Glass blowing and playing with clay....

On Sunday the 20th October, I had the opportunity to meet with my TLC mentor, Keith Grinter. He recently purchased the Mahy Hot Glass Studio here in Whangarei. Prior to that he lived in Wanganui. I was interesting in meeting him in person and as I was working only a shop or three away from where his studio is, I thought it was an opportune time to see where he worked. 

It was fascinating watching him.... He made glass-blowing look so easy!

 He had some of his "experiments"  for sale.

I was really drawn to this one and he kindly 

allowed me to take it and pay him later.

On Tuesday morning I spent a few hours 

at the Quarry Arts Centre playing with clay. 

I had hoped to pick up a 10kg bag at $15

but they were sold out, so ended up getting 

this sample pack (which includes firing) for 

$10 instead. A good starting pack for me!

I wasn't sure what to do and on the recommendation of another clay-maker had a go at making a starfish using one of the molds there.

Here I've experimented with a piece of fabric to give texture.

The lace...

Next, I rolled out a clay under another piece of lace

and make it into a heart shape.

2 hours (22 Oct 2013)
Clay/Sculpture